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Grey's Anatomy · Season 8

Grey's Anatomy season 8 episode 3: Take the Lead

Aired 29 September 201143 minRated TV-14

8.2TMDB · 14 votesMark watched

Where to watch Grey's Anatomy Season 8 in Australia

Grey's Anatomy season 8 is streaming in Australia on Disney+ (subscription, listed for the whole show).

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Availability checked 16 November 2026.

What happens in “Take the Lead”

The chief makes a decision that shocks everyone at Seattle Grace; Owen and Cristina attempt to find normalcy; April struggles in her new role; the 5th-year residents receive their first solo surgery assignments.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 2 of 23 of season 8, so watch episode 1 first.
  • It runs about 43 minutes.
  • Directed by Chandra Wilson, written by William Harper.
  • TMDB users rate it 8.2 out of 10 (14 votes).

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Cast and crew of this episode

Writer
William Harper
Guest stars
Jon Schmidt as Intern LoganKen Weiler as RobKarly Rothenberg as Ruth BennetChristopher Carrington as SamLawrence Adimora as JasonLuke Diliberto as InternJessica Anne Bogart as LindsaySabrina Perez as Marlene

Credits: TMDB.

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